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Question 1:

Implementation of Subprograms with Stack-Dynamic Local Variables

Answer:

● Activation Records:
○ When a subprogram is called, an activation record (AR) is created on the runtime
stack.
○ The AR stores:
■ Local variables
■ Parameters
■ Return address
■ Temporary data
○ ARs are pushed onto the stack for nested calls and popped upon return.
● Stack Allocation:
○ Local variables are allocated within the AR upon subprogram entry.
○ Deallocated automatically upon return, ensuring efficient memory management.
● Compiler Role:
○ Generates code to:
■ Allocate and deallocate ARs
■ Access local variables within ARs
■ Manage control flow between subprograms
● Recursion Support:
○ Multiple instances of ARs for a subprogram can coexist on the stack, enabling
recursion.

Example (C):

C
int factorial(int n) {
if (n == 0) {
return 1;
} else {
return n * factorial(n - 1); // Recursive call
}
}
Question 2:

Parameter Passing Methods and Subprogram Parameters

Answer:

● Parameter Passing Methods:

○ Pass-by-value: Copies the value of the argument to the formal parameter.
■ Preserves the original argument.
■ Inefficient for large data structures.
○ Pass-by-reference: Passes a reference (memory address) of the argument.
■ Changes to the parameter affect the original argument.
■ More efficient for large data structures.
○ Pass-by-value-result: Copies the value to the parameter initially, but copies
back to the argument upon return.
● Subprogram Parameters:
○ Subprograms can accept other subprograms as parameters, enabling functional
programming concepts.
○ Examples:
■ Sorting functions taking comparison functions as parameters
■ Event handlers in GUI programming

Question 3:

Exception Handling in Java and Ada

Answer:

● Java:
○ Uses try-catch-finally blocks for exception handling.
○ Checked exceptions (must be handled explicitly) and unchecked exceptions
(runtime errors).
○ throw keyword to raise exceptions.
● Ada:
○ Uses blocks and exception handlers for exception handling.
○ Handlers can be nested and associated with specific blocks.
○ raise keyword to raise exceptions.
● Similarities:
○ Both support:
■ Raising and propagating exceptions
■ Defining handlers for specific exception types
■ Using a finally block for guaranteed code execution
● Differences:
○ Java distinguishes between checked and unchecked exceptions.
○ Ada's exception handling is more structured and integrated with its block
 structure.

Question 4:

Using Semaphores to Implement Concurrency

Answer:

● Semaphores:
○ Synchronization primitives used to control access to shared resources in
multithreaded or multiprocess environments.
○ Two operations:
■ wait(): Decrements the semaphore value, blocks if already 0.
■ signal(): Increments the semaphore value, potentially unblocking a waiting
thread.
● Ensuring Mutual Exclusion:
○ Initialize a semaphore to 1 to protect a critical section.
○ Threads call wait() before entering and signal() after exiting.
● Coordinating Tasks:
○ Use semaphores to synchronize task execution and ensure proper ordering.

Example (Java):

Java
Semaphore mutex = new Semaphore(1); // Semaphore for mutual
exclusion

void criticalSection() {
mutex.acquire(); // Acquire lock
// Access shared resource
mutex.release(); // Release lock
}

Question 5a:

What are the applications of a functional language?

Answer:

Functional languages excel in various domains due to their emphasis on immutability,

recursion, and high-level abstractions. Here are notable applications:
1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:

● Functional programming's mathematical foundation and ease of expressing complex

algorithms make it well-suited for AI and ML tasks.
● Examples: Lisp, Clojure, Haskell in symbolic AI, natural language processing, and
probabilistic programming.

2. Web Development:

● Functional languages offer robust concurrency and modularity, making them ideal for
building scalable and responsive web applications.
● Examples: Elm, Haskell, OCaml, Elixir, and Clojure in web frameworks and server-side
development.

3. Data Analysis and Big Data:

● Functional languages handle large datasets effectively due to their ability to express
data transformations concisely and handle parallelism efficiently.
● Examples: Scala, Haskell, and F# in data processing pipelines and distributed
systems.

4. Financial Systems:

● Functional languages ensure code correctness and reliability, essential in financial

software development.
● Examples: Erlang and Haskell in trading systems, risk management, and back-end
systems.

5. Embedded Systems:

● Functional languages offer predictable memory management and resource usage,

making them suitable for resource-constrained environments.
● Examples: Erlang and Haskell in network devices, IoT systems, and real-time control
systems.

6. Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs):

● The expressiveness of functional languages makes them ideal for creating DSLs
tailored to specific problem domains.
● Examples: DSLs for web development, data analysis, financial modeling, and scientific
computing.
Question 5b:

Explain various control statements available in Python

Answer:

Python offers a variety of control statements for directing program flow:

1. Conditional Statements:

● if statement: Executes code if a condition is true.

● else statement: Executes code if the if condition is false.
● elif statement: Provides additional conditional branches.
● Example:
Python
if age >= 18:
print("You are eligible to vote.")
else:
print("You are not eligible to vote.")

2. Loops:

● for loop: Iterates over a sequence of items.

● while loop: Repeats code as long as a condition is true.
● Example:
Python
for i in range(5):
print(i)

count = 0
while count < 10:
print(count)
count += 1

3. Break and Continue:

● break statement: Exits a loop prematurely.

● continue statement: Skips the rest of the current iteration and moves to the next.
● Example:
Python
for i in range(10):
if i == 5:
 break
print(i)

4. Pass Statement:

● pass statement: Acts as a placeholder where a statement is syntactically required but

no action is needed.
● Example:
Python
if age >= 18:
pass # Do nothing if age is 18 or older
else:
print("You are not eligible to vote.")

Question 6: Compare Functional and Imperative Languages

Answer:

Functional Programming Languages (FP)

● Paradigm: Treat programs as a sequence of evaluations of expressions, emphasizing

declaration of what to compute rather than how to compute it.
● Focus: Functions as first-class citizens, immutability, absence of side effects,
higher-order functions.
● Examples: Haskell, Lisp, Clojure, Erlang, Scala.
● Code Example (Haskell):

Haskell
factorial :: Integer -> Integer
factorial 0 = 1
factorial n = n * factorial (n - 1)

Imperative Programming Languages

● Paradigm: Focus on how to change the state of the program using statements that
manipulate variables.
● Focus: Assignments, control flow (loops, conditionals), mutable data structures.
● Examples: C, Java, Python, C++, JavaScript.
● Code Example (Java):
 Java
int factorial(int n) {
if (n == 0) {
return 1;
} else {
return n * factorial(n - 1);
}
}

Key Differences:

Feature Functional Languages Imperative Languages

State No mutable state (ideally) Mutable state

encouraged

Assignment Discouraged Encouraged

Control Flow Recursion, higher-order Loops, conditionals

functions

Data Structures Immutable Mutable

Side Effects Avoided Common

Expressiveness Concise, declarative Procedural, detailed

 Feature Functional Languages Imperative Languages

Readability Often considered more Can be less readable for

readable complex logic

Concurrency Easier to reason about More challenging due to

mutable state

Testing Easier to test due to lack Can be harder to test due

of side effects to state interactions

Question 7: Explain the Basic Elements of Prolog

Answer:

Prolog: A logic programming language based on declarative programming and first-order

logic.

Basic Elements:

● Facts: Statements that declare relationships between objects.

Prolog
parent(john, mary).

● Rules: Conditional statements that express logical implications.

Prolog
grandparent(X, Z) :- parent(X, Y), parent(Y, Z).

● Queries: Questions posed to the Prolog interpreter to deduce information from facts
and rules.

Prolog
?- grandparent(john, Who).

● Unification: The process of matching terms and variables to establish relationships.

 ● Backtracking: Mechanism for exploring alternative solutions when a query fails.

Question 8: Abstraction, Design Issues of Data Abstraction, and Parameterized

Abstract Data Types

Answer:

Abstraction: The process of hiding implementation details and focusing on essential

features.

Data Abstraction: The separation of data representation from its operations, creating a
clear interface.

Design Issues:

● Representation: Choosing appropriate data structures and algorithms for efficient

implementation.
● Interface: Designing clear, concise, and consistent operations.
● Implementation: Encapsulating data and operations within modules or classes,
ensuring modularity and maintainability.

Parameterized Abstract Data Types (ADTs): ADTs that can be customized with different
data types, promoting reusability.

Code Example (Java):

Java
interface List<T> {
void add(T item);
T get(int index);
int size();
}

Example (C++ Template):

C++
template <typename T>
class Stack {
public:
void push(T item);
T pop();
 bool isEmpty();
private:
std::vector<T> elements;
};

9. Overloaded Subprogram with Example

Definition: Multiple subprograms with the same name but different parameter lists, allowing
for flexibility in function calls based on argument types.

Example (C++):

C++
#include <iostream>

int add(int x, int y) {

return x + y;
}

double add(double x, double y) {

return x + y;
}

int main() {
std::cout << add(3, 5) << std::endl; // Calls int add(int,
int)
std::cout << add(3.5, 2.7) << std::endl; // Calls double
add(double, double)
}

10. Deep Access Method and Implementing Dynamic Scoping

Deep Access Method:

● Used for non-local variable access in dynamic scoping.

● Searches for a variable's declaration through a chain of nested activation records
(scopes) until found.

Implementing Dynamic Scoping:

● Requires storing activation records in a stack-like structure.

● Each activation record holds variables and their values for a currently executing
 subprogram.
● When a variable is accessed, the deep access method searches the stack for its
declaration.

Example (Pseudocode):

Code snippet
procedure A()
x = 10
call B()

procedure B()
print(x) // Accesses x from A's activation record (dynamic
scoping)

11. Handling Exceptions in C++

Mechanism:

● Throw an exception object when an error occurs.

● Catch the exception using try-catch blocks.

Steps:

1. Throw an exception:
C++
throw exception_object;

2. Catch an exception:
C++
try {
// Code that might throw exceptions
} catch (exception_type e) {
// Handle the exception
}

12. Design Issues for OOP

Key Issues:

● Encapsulation: Grouping data and methods within objects, controlling access to

 protect data integrity.
● Inheritance: Creating new classes (subclasses) that inherit properties and methods
from existing classes (superclasses), promoting code reuse and extensibility.
● Polymorphism: Using objects of different classes interchangeably if they share a
common interface, enabling flexible and adaptable code.
● Abstraction: Exposing essential features while hiding implementation details,
simplifying complex systems and promoting modularity.

Additional Considerations:

● Object Identity: How objects are uniquely identified and distinguished.

● Class Relationships: Ways classes can interact and collaborate.
● Design Patterns: Reusable solutions to common OOP design problems.
● Trade-offs: Balancing design complexity with maintainability and performance.
13. Java yield() and sleep() Methods

● yield():
○ Temporarily pauses the currently executing thread, allowing other threads of the
same priority to run.
○ Doesn't guarantee immediate relinquishment of control, as it's a hint to the
scheduler.
○ Syntax: Thread.yield();
● sleep():
○ Puts the currently executing thread to sleep for a specified time in milliseconds.
○ Guarantees that the thread won't resume execution until the specified time has
elapsed.
○ Syntax: Thread.sleep(milliseconds);

14. Cooperation and Competition Synchronization Using Semaphores

● Cooperation Synchronization:
○ Semaphores can coordinate threads to work together on shared tasks.
○ Example: Producer-consumer problem, where a producer thread creates items
and a consumer thread consumes them, using a semaphore to control access to
a shared buffer.
● Competition Synchronization:
○ Semaphores can ensure exclusive access to shared resources, preventing race
conditions.
○ Example: Mutual exclusion (mutex), where only one thread can access a critical
section at a time, using a semaphore to control access.

15. Values and Types in Python

● Dynamically Typed: Variable types are determined at runtime, not at compile time.
● Basic Data Types:
 ○ Numbers (int, float, complex)
○ Strings
○ Booleans (True, False)
○ None (represents the absence of a value)
● Mutable vs. Immutable Types:
○ Mutable types (lists, dictionaries) can be changed after creation.
○ Immutable types (numbers, strings, tuples) cannot be changed after creation.

16. Mathematical Functions Supported in LISP

● Common arithmetic functions: +, -, *, /, ** (exponentiation)

● Mathematical constants: pi, e
● Trigonometric functions: sin, cos, tan, asin, acos, atan
● Logarithmic functions: log, exp
● Other mathematical functions: abs, sqrt, round, floor, ceiling
● Specialized mathematical libraries for more advanced operations.

17. Procedural vs. Data Abstraction

Procedural Abstraction:

● Focuses on actions and control flow.

● Encapsulates sequences of actions within procedures or functions.
● Hides implementation details but exposes the actions themselves.
● Example (Python):

Python
def calculate_area(length, width):
area = length * width
return area

Data Abstraction:

● Focuses on data representation and operations.

● Encapsulates data and its associated operations within a data type or object.
● Hides implementation details and exposes only essential operations.
● Example (Python):

Python
class
Rectangle:
 def
__init__(self, length, width):
self.length = length
self.width = width

def
calculate_area(self):

return self.length * self.width

Key Differences:

Feature Procedural Abstraction Data Abstraction

Emphasis Actions and control flow Data and operations

Hiding Implementation details of Implementation details of

actions data representation

Focus Procedures/functions Data types/objects

Example Mathematical functions, Data structures, classes

algorithms

16. Generic Subprograms, Functions, and Methods

● Generic Subprograms (Ada):

○ Allow writing subprograms that can work with different data types.
○ Use type parameters to specify the data types to be used.
○ Example:
 Ada
generic
type Element_Type is private;
procedure Sort(List : in out array of Element_Type);

● Generic Functions (C++):

○ Similar concept, using template parameters for data types.
○ Example:

C++
template <typename T>
T max(T a, T b) {
return (a > b) ? a : b;
}

● Generic Methods (Java):

○ Methods within generic classes or interfaces.
○ Example:

Java
public class Box<T> {
private T item;
public void setItem(T item) {
this.item = item;
}
public T getItem() {
return item;
}
}

11. Name Spaces, Packages, and Libraries

● C# Name Spaces:
○ Organize code into logical groups to avoid naming conflicts.
○ Declared using the namespace keyword.
○ Example:

C#
namespace MyApplication.DataAccess {
// Classes and interfaces related to data access
}

● Ada Packages:
○ Similar concept, grouping related entities (types, subprograms, etc.).
 ○ Declared using the package keyword.
● Java Packages:
○ Also used for code organization and avoiding naming conflicts.
○ Declared using the package keyword.

20. Event Handling in Java and C#

Java:

● Use event listeners to respond to events.

● Steps:
1. Create an event listener class implementing a relevant interface.
2. Register the listener with the source object that generates events.
3. Implement event handling methods in the listener class.
● Example:

Java
button.addActionListener(new ActionListener() {
public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) {
// Handle button click event
}
});

C#:

● Similar approach, using delegates and events.

● Steps:
1. Define a delegate to represent the event handler method.
2. Declare an event of that delegate type in the source object.
3. Attach event handlers to the event using the += operator.
● Example:

C#
button.Click += (sender, args) => {
// Handle button click event
};

21. Exception Handling in C#, Java, and Ada.

Common Concepts:
 ● Exception: An object representing an abnormal condition or error that occurs during
program execution.
● Throwing an exception: Signaling that an error has occurred, using the throw
keyword (or equivalent).
● Catching an exception: Handling the error using try-catch blocks (or similar
constructs).

C#:

● Structure:

C#
try {
// Code that might throw exceptions
} catch (ExceptionType1 ex1) {
// Handle exception type 1
} catch (ExceptionType2 ex2) {
// Handle exception type 2
} finally {
// Code that always executes, regardless of exceptions
}

● Example:

C#
try {
int result = int.Parse("abc"); // Throws FormatException
} catch (FormatException e) {
Console.WriteLine("Invalid input format.");
} finally {
Console.WriteLine("Cleaning up resources.");
}

Java:

● Structure: Identical to C#
● Example:

Java
try {
int[] numbers = {1, 2, 3};
System.out.println(numbers[10]); // Throws
ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException
} catch (ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException e) {
System.out.println("Index out of bounds.");
}

Ada:

● Structure:

Ada
begin
-- Code that might raise exceptions
exception
when ExceptionType1 =>
-- Handle exception type 1
when ExceptionType2 =>
-- Handle exception type 2
end;

● Example:

Ada
declare
X : Integer;
begin
X := 10 / 0; -- Raises Constraint_Error
exception
when Constraint_Error =>
Put_Line("Division by zero.");
end;

Key Differences:

● Checked vs. Unchecked Exceptions:

○ C# and Java distinguish between checked (must be handled explicitly) and
unchecked (can be ignored) exceptions.
○ Ada doesn't have this distinction.
● Finally Block:
○ C# and Java have a finally block for code that always executes, even if
exceptions occur.
○ Ada doesn't have a direct equivalent.
● Syntax and Keyword Differences: Minor variations in syntax and keywords.